
Television at 50 | A timeline of events that shaped an industry
From its launch 50 years ago, these are some of the key moments that shaped South African television into what it is today.
SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 20:21

From its launch 50 years ago, these are some of the key moments that shaped South African television into what it is today.

British energy provider reduces overhead costs and eliminates recurring SAP issues by leveraging Rimini Street’s deep ERP expertise and optimization solutions

Disney+ unveiled the official trailer for FX’s “The Beauty,” a new international thriller from executive producer Ryan Murphy. FX’s “The Beauty” will premiere on Thursday, 22 January on Disney+ in South Africa, launching with the first three episodes. New episodes of the 11-episode first season will debut weekly on Thursdays, with two episodes releasing in each of the […]

Orthopaedic devices are rarely associated with African innovation, and Ortho-Design wants to change that narrative. Moving from a strong engineering idea to a scalable business that designs and manufactures orthopaedic tools for South Africa and beyond. Proving that world-class medical technology does not have to arrive in a box from somewhere else. Founded by engineer […]

Reflecting a small fraction of incoming sunlight to reduce global heating is not a new idea. It is time to safely experiment
The world is warming fast – and our options to avoid catastrophic harm are narrowing. 2024 was the first full year more than 1.5C hotter than the 19th-century average. Emissions are still rising, with fossil fuel use expected to hit a new high in 2025. Permanent carbon...

As the cost of education continues to rise, digital tools promise to provide quality learning at a lower cost.

The programme is designed to help ISPs bypass the need for substantial capital investment and negotiate agreements with major tech players.

The Gauteng Department of Education says a total of 4 858 grade one and eight learners remain unplaced for the 2026 academic year.
Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.

Cybersecurity in 2026 is expected to pivot towards AI governance, with machine-speed threat mitigation strategies.

Help celebrate female leaders, entrepreneurs and rising talents in South Africa’s tech.

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

Yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES® 2026), Sandisk announced SANDISK Optimus as the new name for its renowned internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators, and professionals. The new branding for this family of products reflects a focus on performance leadership, engineering excellence, and a heritage of trust in flash memory. The powerful collection of […]

The former Wits University chief information security officer takes up the role of chief information officer at the Free State’s Central University of Technology.

The Japanese health tech start-up secures $2.5 million in the second close of its seed round, as it plans to accelerate African health tech and climate solutions.

Nvidia and AMD have unveiled their latest AI chips, promising big performance gains as competition intensifies.

Intel has launched Panther Lake as it seeks to reassure investors about the first product made using its 18A process.

Senior insider says ‘limbo’ at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has hit morale and disrupted vital research
A shake-up of the government’s defence science powerhouse at Porton Down has severely damaged morale and harmed work on critical science that supports national security, a senior whistleblower has told the Guardian.
The whistleblower said they were raising concerns in the...

London, UK (PinionNewswire) — Lismor Capital has been recognised within the financial services industry as one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms of 2025, following a year marked by strong client inflows, strategic expansion and consistent investment performance across key markets. The recognition forms part of a wider industry awards programme highlighting firms that have...

Heinrich Marnitz and Dorianne Berry, the first two presenters to appear on South African television, tell TechCentral about the big day 50 years ago.